Health Worker Detained, Questioned Over Social Media Posts Targeting Health Minister Nisha Mehta

Kathmandu. A health worker from Dhanusha was briefly taken into police custody after posting critical and offensive remarks about Health and Food Hygiene Minister Nisha Mehta on social media.

Nabesh Adhikari was taken into custody by the District Police Office, Dhanusha, on Monday night. According to DSP Madhusudan Neupane, spokesperson for the district police, Adhikari was called in for questioning and was released early Tuesday morning after providing clarification.